Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Severe distress and exposure to traumatic events can lead to various harmful outcomes to young people resulting in alcoholism, drug abuse, low self-esteem, health issues, poor school performance, self-harm, and suicide.
Young people in developing/underdeveloped parts of the world often lack access to mental health and psychosocial support, with potentially devastating long-term effects. Anxiety, depression, and other stress-related problems threaten their ability to grow up healthy and happy.
Failure to address mental health and psychosocial issues stalls a child’s development and bars him/ her from opportunities to participate meaningfully in society. All too often, children with mental health conditions suffer stigmatization and discrimination.
PHAWI works to strengthen the resilience of young people to help them cope with adversities. We offer mental health and psychosocial support to young people through a range of interventions that meet their complex needs. We also work to address harmful behaviours and norms in order to reduce bullying, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence among young people.
